Leon Behar immigrated to the United States from Istanbul, Turkey in 1920. In Seattle, he wrote, produced, and directed several plays. These productions, often staged at Washington Hall, generally served as fundraising events to benefit the local Sephardic community.

Kenneth Mills Carr was appointed to the faculty at the University of Washington in 1944. He was named associate professor emeritus of drama in 1975 and died on October 24, 1980. His papers document the University of Washington's School of Drama from 1943 to 1983.

Conway was a professor and designer of theatrical productions for the University of Washington department of Dramatic Art from 1927-1975. Conway was the principal set designer for almost all of the productions staged by the School of Drama, and collaborated with the UW Music Department to stage operas and other musical productions. Conway was also one of the co-founders of Allied Arts of Seattle.

Dempsey was an actor and theater researcher (1936-1994). He attended the University of Washington's School of Drama from 1956-1959. Dempsey resided in New York City from the early 1960s until his return to Seattle in 1982. His mother, aunt, and grandmother all had ties to the Seattle vaudeville during the period 1922-1932.